Question 1

Easterly waves occur:

Accepted Answer

A) only at the equator 
B) between about 5ᵒ and 30ᵒ latitude 
C) between about 20ᵒ and 40ᵒ latitude 
D) none of the above 
A) only at the equator 
B) between about 5ᵒ and 30ᵒ latitude 
C) between about 20ᵒ and 40ᵒ latitude 
D) none of the above

Question 2

Wave cyclones typically persist:

Accepted Answer

A) 1-3 days 
B) 3-6 days 
C) 6-10 days 
D) 10-14 days 
A) 1-3 days 
B) 3-6 days 
C) 6-10 days 
D) 10-14 days

Question 3

The air mass found in the area labeled 5 would be designated:

Accepted Answer

A) mT 
B) mE 
C) cT 
D) cE 
A) mT 
B) mE 
C) cT 
D) cE

Question 4

Of the following, only ________ is not threatened by tropical cyclones.

Accepted Answer

A) South America 
B) India 
C) China 
D) Bangladesh 
A) South America 
B) India 
C) China 
D) Bangladesh

Question 5

Tropical cyclones are also known as hurricanes, typhoons, and monsoons in different regions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Air masses that form over oceans are classified as "maritime" air masses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

This figure shows a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) occluded front 
B) stationary front 
C) warm front 
D) cold front 
A) occluded front 
B) stationary front 
C) warm front 
D) cold front

Question 8

Tropical cyclones typically originate as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) polar outbreak 
B) easterly wave 
C) strong equatorial low 
D) none of the above 
A) polar outbreak 
B) easterly wave 
C) strong equatorial low 
D) none of the above

Question 9

A maritime equatorial air mass would have relatively warm temperatures and high water vapor content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which front involves a warm air mass lifted completely off the ground?

Accepted Answer

A) stationary 
B) occluded 
C) warm 
D) cold 
A) stationary 
B) occluded 
C) warm 
D) cold

Easterly waves occur:

Wave cyclones typically persist:

The air mass found in the area labeled 5 would be designated:

Of the following, only ________ is not threatened by tropical cyclones.

Tropical cyclones are also known as hurricanes, typhoons, and monsoons in different regions.

Air masses that form over oceans are classified as "maritime" air masses.

This figure shows a(n):

Tropical cyclones typically originate as a(n):

A maritime equatorial air mass would have relatively warm temperatures and high water vapor content.

Which front involves a warm air mass lifted completely off the ground?

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Exam 6: Weather Systems

Easterly waves occur:

Wave cyclones typically persist:

The air mass found in the area labeled 5 would be designated:

Of the following, only ________ is not threatened by tropical cyclones.

Tropical cyclones are also known as hurricanes, typhoons, and monsoons in different regions.

Air masses that form over oceans are classified as "maritime" air masses.

This figure shows a(n):

Tropical cyclones typically originate as a(n):

A maritime equatorial air mass would have relatively warm temperatures and high water vapor content.

Which front involves a warm air mass lifted completely off the ground?

Discovering the Earths Dimensions

The Earths Global Energy Balance

Air Temperature

Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation

Global Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation

Global Climates and Climate Change

Earth From the Inside Out

Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes

Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fresh Water of the Continents

Land-Forms Made by Running Water

Landforms Made by Wind and Waves

Glacial and Periglacial Landforms

Global Soils

Biogeographic Processes

Global Biogeography

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